Who was Shim Jaehyun? Former F.ABLE member dies at 23 after quiet battle with leukemia
All you need to know about Shim Jaehyun after his death
Shim Jaehyun, a known name in the South Korean entertainment industry, is no more. The 23-year old lost his battle to leukemia a couple of days ago. Shim Jaehyun was born in 2002. He made his debut as a member of F.ABLE in June 2020 He was the youngest member of the band, which helped him add a new dimension to the group. He served as a vocalist and connected with the audience with his calm nature.
On July 1, it was confirmed that former F. ABLE member Jaehyun passed away on June 29 after battling leukemia. He was 23. Fellow member Hojun shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing his sorrow and regret pic.twitter.com/B0Ot2IUwRC
Meanwhile, F.ABLE unofficially disbanded in 2023. They eventually re-debuted with Shim Jaehyun, which raised eyebrows. Thereafter, Shim Jaehyun stayed away from the limelight. His illness was most probably the reason he chose to stay away from the public eye.
Hojun condoles Shim Jaehyun's death
Shim Jaehyun's untimely death sent shockwaves in the industry. Hojun, his former bandmate, took to social media to condole his demise. He reflected on their time together as trainees and bandmates.
"I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for your last journey. I sometimes think about how I could have done better, and it's regretful. I hope you can shake off all your worries and live comfortably there. Come visit me in my dreams,' read the post.
Jaehyun's family has not shared any official information about funeral arrangements or a memorial service. It remains unclear if a formal farewell ceremony will be held.
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